Found 16 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Help facilitate play, activities and distraction for patients, siblings and visitors at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Join our volunteer team to provide moments of happiness and social connection in the hospital environment.

The Department for Child Protection Volunteer Driver would transport children and young people to and from family contact, appointments and may also assist with learner driver training. Some out of hours, long distance and overnight travel may be required.

The Maternal & Child Health Greythorn playgroup are seeking a volunteer to assist with a Chinese playgroup which is held on Wednesday mornings at Greythorn Maternal Child & Health. This will suit a Mandarin Speaker but non-Mandarin speakers may also apply.

Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities. Group experiences include After School Activities, School Holiday Activities and other activities as planned.

Come along to our Play and Learn Playgroup at Moorditj Kulungar Kwinana. This session provides learning through play opportunities and a safe space for children and families to connect. The Playgroup is for children aged 0 – 4 years led by our Aboriginal Resource Worker, we provide opportunities for Aboriginal families who visit us to learn about the first 3 years of a child’s life and prepare them for school.

Do you enjoy working with families and pre-school age children? All our locations Playgroups and Early Learning programs are looking for enthusiastic helpers to work alongside our paid staff. If you love working with young children and have a passion for encouraging supportive and healthy parenting practices we encourage you to apply. Join our team at one of our following locations - Ballajura, Beechboro, Cockburn, High Wycombe, Kingsley and Woodvale or Bullsbrook.

The Meerilinga "Bullsbrook Connecting Community Service" aims to support and connect the community through strengthening families and laying a solid foundation for the future. You can be part of this vision.

Toy Library assistance in one of the most cultural diverse suburbs of Sydney. Helping parents and grandparents who care about their children's education. Contributing to the early development and settlement of children under 6 years old. Helping them reach the important milestones before attending school in a fun and inclusive way. Some of our members have children with special needs.

Do you have parenting or caregiving experience? Would you like to share your knowledge with vulnerable families? Are you a compassionate and caring person who would love to make a real difference to young families who need some support with raising children? If so, you could be a perfect Mentor for Baptcare’s Home-Start program.

By volunteering with ABA you can make a difference to mothers, babies, families and communities. Help support breastfeeding mothers, promote breastfeeding and educate our community by undertaking one of the tasks or roles within the Association. Whatever your capacity, there is sure to be a role for you. Volunteering with ABA can fit in with life’s many commitments. There are a variety of positions available. Volunteers must live in the South West of WA.

We are seeking Welcomers, Craft Activity Organisers & People to Connect with families for our playgroups that involve Mums, Dads & Kids. Join us to create a fun, engaging environment for families.

Riding for the Disabled SA provides horse riding & related activities for people with a disability aged between three and ninety years! RDASA is seeking volunteers to assist with 'Session Support' which includes: *preparing horses prior to the arrival of participants, *leading horses during sessions, *supporting participants during sessions, *assisting with preparation of activities for centre programs, *and assorted activities related to care & welfare of horses.

Are you eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities? We are looking for passionate Camp Leaders to join our team and provide a fun and memorable experience for these families.

Community Visitors uphold the Human Rights of people living in supported care. They visit accommodation facilities and monitor and report on the adequacy of services provided. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are able to visit during day-time hours or late afternoons and who can make a commitment of two years. Training will be provided to support you in the role.

The role is supporting parents, grandparents, and significant others in a child's life to navigate the Child Safety system. FIN Townsville offers free independent support to all families involved in Child Safety to ensure the safety of children is paramount, and families are appropriately supported. FIN is a self-funded, parent-led, volunteer organisation. #child safety #family support #compassion #counseling

As a Toy Librarian you will be required to oversee the borrowing and returning of toys, ensuring they are maintained in good condition and working order e.g. cleaning, changing batteries etc and assisting with the general 'smooth running' of the Library.